Weddingbee Blog

Hi Miss Strawberry, I’m getting married in Seattle too & have loads of advice. I’ll post as these boxes allow…

Hotel Monaco - haven’t stayed there in 3-4 years but it was very nice and cozy. I’d recommend it more to a late fall or winter bride because the rooms don’t get a lot of sunlight and just feels TOO isolated from the rest of our beautiful city.

The Edgewater - my parents just stayed here in a Jr. Suite (we were going to have our reception there). Everything is in great condition (I’m a stickler for worn furniture), nice soaps/baths, great views, and great people. But…

I vote for Hotel 1000!!!
I was thinking about suggesting the Woodmark in Kirkland (which, evidently I’m still suggesting) but I like the idea of staying downtown. Oh, and I vote no for the Edgewater only because I know of a LOT of people that have gone there for their honeymoon night and I wouldn’t want you to be one of “a few” newlyweds. You’ve gotta be the ONLY ones. Although there is no guarunteeing that, I guess. Oh well. It’s pretty though. But I do vote AGAINST the Fairmont. The room is very “busy” looking.

(PS were you on early this past weekend? I could have sworn I heard you at 1pm on Saturday)

… Cruise ships can be a bit closer than you’d like when you throw open the curtains in the morning.

The Fairmont Olympic. Haven’t been since the Fairmont took over from the Four Seasons, so I can’t say. It wasn’t in the best condition then.

Hotel 1000. This is where we’re staying! The rooms are modern yet comfortable with decent views. Their Molton Brown soaps are great (he’ll like them too). The intelligent art is cheesy, but you can also play virtual golf in the basement. Also, we’ve found this to be the best “value” (in a relative sense, clearly) if you want a suite in this town.

Have fun choosing, they are all great places! Also check out the Inn at the Market, although last I was there they were a little rude — they used to be the BEST.

Hey thanks fellow seattle brides! Iam starting to look at hotels too! I am leaning towards the westin or the hyatt. But now I will have to look into Hotel 1000.

I stayed at the Fairmont Olympic a couple years ago. Nothing to complain about, but I’m not sure the price was entirely justified.

I’d probably pick the Edgewater. In that vein, have you been to the Salish Lodge? We stayed in a relatively unfancy room, but it was luxurious and we loved the bathroom and fireplace. The waterfall is very romantic in the evening.

Like all the other Seattle brides, I’ve been looking at hotels too. My friends stayed at the Monaco for their honeymoon and liked it, it was a lovely room. Myself, I was considering the Fairmont Olympic but the Hotel 1000 looks extremely lovely!

I like the way Hotel 1000 looks and that tub sounds awesome. I want an excuse to drive up there just for that.

The Portland Hotel Monaco (same chain) was on our short list. We wound up going with Hotel DeLuxe. I guess their Seattle sister is Hotel Max? Came highly recommended by the ladies on my local knot and by reviews on Trip Advisor. We took about 2 days to really research our options.

I’d recommend getting opinions those two places yourself. Great resources. Oh, and Hotel Max (http://www.hotelmaxseattle.com/)looks cool if you want to add to the dilema.

Glad it’s not just me that finds the goldfish ever so slightly odd… It’s like they were compiling a list of freebies…. dressing gown… check… chocolates… check…. wine…. check…. smellies… check… hang on something’s missing. what could it be? I know, we’ll throw in a fish.
Err why?
well, you know, fish, the traditional symbol of unity, long term relationships and love.

And funfairs.

I’m getting married in DC in October and we’re spending our wedding night at Hotel Monaco (we’re also doing a room block there). They’ve been great to work with so far!

Not familiar with the area, but Edgewater looks cool. I love the porch & the water too.